St. Augustine, FL Crime Statistics

Crime Overview

The St. Augustine Police Department serves the city of St. Augustine, FL in St Johns County. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the city recorded 988 violent crimes and 1,798 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 162.0 per 100k residents, which is 52.5% above the national average. Property crime averages 226.8 per 100k, 38.6% above the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Over the same period, the city also reported 6 hate crime incidents, with motivations including race, religion, and sexual orientation. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.

Violent Crimes

Violent Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate162.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents988 (2019-2023)

Robbery

Grade C
Annual Rate6.5 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents39 (2019-2023)

Aggravated Assault

Grade A
Annual Rate13.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents208 (2019-2023)

Property Crimes

Property Crime

Grade D
Annual Rate226.8 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents1,798 (2019-2023)

Burglary

Grade F
Annual Rate38.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents208 (2019-2023)

Larceny

Grade D
Annual Rate168.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents1,503 (2019-2023)

Motor Vehicle Theft

Grade B
Annual Rate19.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents80 (2019-2023)

Crime Summary

Crime TypeAnnual Rate (per 100k residents)GradeTotal Incidents (2019-2023)National Avg% Difference
Violent Crime162.0D988106.2+52.5%
Property Crime226.8D1798163.6+38.6%
Robbery6.5C395.8+11.4%
Aggravated Assault13.0A20822.3-41.8%
Burglary38.9F20824.0+61.8%
Larceny168.4D1503116.4+44.8%
Motor Vehicle Theft19.4B8022.2-12.3%

Crime Trends

Hate Crimes by Bias Motivation

Total reported hate crimes: 6 (2019-2023)

Targeted Group Incidents
Anti-White 1
Anti-Gay (Male) 3
Anti-Church of Jesus Christ 1
Anti-Black or African American 1

Nearby Cities

City Distance Violent Crime Property Crime Comparison
St. Augustine Beach 0 miles
A 29.1
A 29.1
Violent: 82.0% lower
Property: 87.2% lower
Green Cove Springs 19 miles
B 79.0
A 49.4
Violent: 51.2% lower
Property: 78.2% lower
Palatka 23 miles
C 112.9
F 329.2
Violent: 30.3% lower
Property: 45.2% higher
Jacksonville Beach 28 miles
F 2222.3
F 3021.7
Violent: 1272.1% higher
Property: 1232.5% higher
Crescent City 29 miles
C 118.8
C 178.2
Violent: 26.7% lower
Property: 21.4% lower